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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 5 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2014More recent by 65 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1230kCrisper display (+1130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 A7 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides external measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A7.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7 is 52 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show extra detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
95
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography info
Sony A7 Street photography info
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (474g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (800 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Sony A7
67
good battery power (800 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing megapixels (102MP)
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
92
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (800 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Sony A7
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,320 grams)
35
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than average in class (474g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha A7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $10,000 $798